Old Maps of Gran Quivira, New Mexico for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Gran Quivira. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Gran Quivira, NM maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Socorro, 1972 Print
    1954 Map of Socorro, 1972 Print
    1954 Socorro
    1972 Print · USGS
    Mid-century New Mexico comes into focus as the Rio Grande valley and the surrounding high desert undergo post-war growth. Genealogists and historians can trace old mountain settlements like Tajique and Punta de Agua or locate remote sites like the Torrance Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Socorro
    1958 Map of Socorro
    1958 Socorro
    1958 Print · USGS
    New Mexico's high desert during the late fifties reveals a landscape of massive land grants and remote mining outposts. Researchers can trace the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad as it connects Socorro and Belen to industrial sites like the Manganese Mill.

  3. 1962 Map of Socorro
    1962 Map of Socorro
    1962 Socorro
    1962 Print · USGS
    Central New Mexico comes alive in the early sixties as the rail-and-river corridor of the Rio Grande connects historic pueblos and ranching towns. Local historians can trace the route of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe through Belen or locate the Torrance Mine near Mountainair.

  4. 1972 Map of Gran Quivira, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Gran Quivira, 1975 Print
    1972 Gran Quivira
    1975 Print · USGS
    Central New Mexico in the early seventies is defined here by the desert mesa and high plains near the county line. Researchers can trace the layout of the Gran Quivira National Monument and locate the Center Point School or Espinosa Lake.

  5. 1979 Map of Socorro
    1979 Map of Socorro
    1979 Socorro
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande corridor south of Belen comes into focus during the late seventies, showing the vital link between river-valley agriculture and high-desert ranching. Genealogists and historians can trace riverside settlements like Polvadera and La Joya or locate the Abo Mine and Dewey Lode Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 2011 Map of Gran Quivira, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Gran Quivira, 2011 Print
    2011 Gran Quivira
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Gran Quivira, including Socorro County, Torrance County, and other nearby areas

  7. 2013 Map of Gran Quivira, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Gran Quivira, 2013 Print
    2013 Gran Quivira
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Gran Quivira, including Socorro County, Torrance County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2017 Map of Gran Quivira, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Gran Quivira, 2017 Print
    2017 Gran Quivira
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Gran Quivira, including Socorro County, Torrance County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2020 Map of Gran Quivira, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Gran Quivira, 2020 Print
    2020 Gran Quivira
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Gran Quivira, including Socorro County, Torrance County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2023 Map of Gran Quivira, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Gran Quivira, 2023 Print
    2023 Gran Quivira
    2023 Print · USGS
    Torrance County, New Mexico, appears here in the contemporary era as a landscape defined by its deep ancestral roots. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument and locate landmarks like Center Point Hill and Espinosa Lake.

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